Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 84-384-1580, Crystal Zoo, Boulder, Colorado

Technical Report · Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:6065174

Gunter, B; Thoburn, T W

Environmental and breathing zone samples werr analyzed for 1,1,1-trichloroethane, toluene, petroleum distillate, lead, quartz, cristobalite, and total particulates at Crystal Zoo, Boulder, Colorado in August, 1984. The evaluation was requested by the management because of concern for the workers health. Medical questionnaires were administered to eight workers in the leaded-crystal grinding room. Blood lead and free erythrocyte protoporphyrin (FEP) concentrations were measured in the grinding-room workers and in three comparisons. The authors conclude that a health hazard due to overexposure to lead exists in the grinding department. Recommendations include improving work practices, prohibiting dry grinding of polishing of leaded glass, and installing down-draft ventilation.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6065174
• Report Number(s): PB-86-137908/XAB; HETA-84-384-1580
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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